Hand washing: You must wash your hands with soap and water, then dry them with a paper towel or a cloth towel before providing service. Gloves and wipes cannot substitute hand washing. Cleaning: You must clean and disinfect the work area. This includes tools that are required for service.

Rat tail comb - this comb is used for parting and sectioning Loc twist comb - used to comb coil kinky hair texture. Also used for starter Locs or Nubian coils styles Back comb - This comb is used to back comb fine / straight hair textures. Crochet needles - These hooks come in various sizes. These hooks are used to pull loose hair into the locs. Also used for loc repairs and reattachments Crochet hooks - This hook is used to tighten the loose hair at the roots for interlocking.

Textures 1, 2a, 2b, and 2c will require the back combing method and crochet techniques. The locs will fully loc and mature within 2-4 years. Textures 3a ,3b, 3c ,4a, 4b, and 4c can be comb coil to create a loc. it may take 2 to 3 years for the loc to be fully mature. Textures 4a, 4b, and 4c will start to loc within 3 to 4 months.

The process of locking any texture of hair is 90% technique, 10% product. The beauty industry is overly saturated with products that claim to be the best for locking hair. The products that should be used for locs are. Clarifying shampoo, moisturizing shampoo, conditioner, and locking gel that is water-based, avoid alcohol -based Products it is important for you to research and read the ingredients.

It is important for you to always schedule a consultation. That way, you can introduce yourself properly. and also get to know the client, find out what they're allergic to. How do they wanna start their loc journey? Their concerns about their locs and or journey. Always remember you are here to assist and maintain a healthy loc journey. Professionalism is key. This is a great way to build trust and build a loyal clientele